Debbie A. Zelinski, Mba Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il

Lead Moody's overall Human Resources strategy, development and execution including learning and development, employment, compensation, HRMS, benefits, and employee relations. Guide the development, interpretation and application of Human Resources practice and policy across Moody, including Higher Education, Radio and Publishing. ♦ Enhanced employee morale with Employee Appreciation Week, summer hours, time off benefit to volunteer in the community, and flexible work arrangements♦ Created Moody leadership university, launched leadership cohort for early carrer talent♦ Advises leadership and facilitates employee engagement initiatives across Moody; 100% Human Resources engagement♦ Led organization-wide FLSA compliance audit, updated exemption status and job descriptions♦ Transitioned retirees to private Medicare exchange-$15M reduction in future liabilities, $200k reduction in annual expenses♦ Developed compensation model and eliminated 66% of salary ranges

Greater Chicago Area

Privately-held food safety, quality and nutrition services company - 1,000 employees in North America.Direct Talent Management programs including talent acquisition, workforce planning, leadership development, training, succession planning and employee engagement and retention. Implemented HR Talent Partner role to deliver talent management services across the organization. Oversee Talent Audits which facilitate employee development, engagement and retention.• Collaborated in the development and implementation of innovative HR Talent Partner model delivering talent services• Crafted talent management strategy aligned with business objectives• Led project teams in the upgrade of the Learning Management and Applicant Tracking Systems• Spearheaded company-wide accountability training to change the culture to results orientation

2nd Largest School District in Illinois – 5,000 employees, 54 locations► MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS ◄Lead the Human Resources and Teacher Effectiveness departments with 4 managers and 25 indirect reports for a 5,000 employee, 54 location operation. Designed/delivered HR processes and procedures that resulted in talent solutions.♦ Implemented pay-for-performance, aligning merit increase with performance evaluation♦ Led the design and launch of new employee orientation programs♦ Hired staffing team resulting in critical jobs being filled and time-to-fill reduced by 12 days♦ Led the identification, selection and approval of Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system

HandsOn Suburban Chicago inspires, equips, and mobilizes people to volunteer and take action that builds vibrant and prosperous communities

$830,000,000 publicly-traded multi-state wireless services business with 550 employees. Acquired by Sprint.► MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS ◄Instrumental in growing the organization by shaping company vision, culture and talent development strategies. Created and managed $2,000,000 budget. Led 3 managers, 9 indirect reports.♦ Created, administered and analyzed Engagement Survey; facilitated development of action plans increasing employee engagement and retention yielding $1,300,000 EXPENSE REDUCTION ♦ Replaced legacy HRIS; led selection and implementation of new HRIS yielding $300,000 EXPENSE REDUCATION OVER 3 YEARS♦ Conducted comprehensive health RFP, evaluated 5 brokers, replaced broker resulting in increased services and SAVED $85,000 YEARLY♦ Collaborated with CEO and senior management to establish leadership competencies; launched 360 degree and talent assessments identifying Company level and individual development priorities improving leadership♦ Implemented new employee blended learning program including On-boarding Program, Retail and Indirect Roadmaps facilitating rapid assimilation and sales force productivity ♦ Fostered positive employee relations practices with zero EEOC charges in 3 years

$300,000,000 revenue privately-held, multi-state healthcare staffing services business with 3,500 employees.► MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS ◄Responsible for talent acquisition, policy and procedures, employee relations, compensation, HRIS and benefits.♦ Led HR integration of acquisition DOUBLING SIZE OF ORGANIZATION - 100 locations across U.S.♦ ACHIEVED 100% FILL of critical leadership positions yielding 35% FEE REDUCTION♦ Researched and implemented applicant tracking system, ACHIEVED ROI IN ONE YEAR♦ Negotiated national contract with background vendor REDUCING RATES BY 50%♦ Partnered with IT for successful implementation of PeopleSoft ♦ Partnered with General Manager to create and launch Innovation and Leadership Councils

$250,000,000 revenue wireless services multi-site business, 35 retail locations. Acquired by US Cellular. ► MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS ◄Led the overall development and tactical implementation of HR initiatives, company-wide HR strategy, and policy decisions. Created and managed $1,400,000 budget. Led 3 managers and 6 indirect reports.♦ REDUCED ASSOCIATE ATTRITION 11% with improved on-boarding initiatives and ongoing talent management♦ ESTABLISHED CORPORATE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION, creating a sales-oriented learning workforce♦ Presented Human Resources accomplishments to potential buyers. LED SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO PRIVATELY HELD COMPANY within tight timeframe.♦ Spearheaded sales effectiveness study, resulting in REDESIGNED SALES COMPENSATION PLANS aligning sales consultant behavior with business objectives♦ Created and launched comprehensive leadership development initiatives for retail management hires

Mba, Business

Executive Masters Program

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration